Mission

Statement

“In partnership, we are

sowing the seeds for the

future and harvesting

the rewards of

scholarship and

citizenship”

January 2014

Stanley Mills Public School

286 Sunny Meadow Boulevard

Brampton, Ontario L6R 3C3

Phone: (905) 789-0925

Fax: (905) 791-9092

Principal: Paul C. Fiorini

Vice-Principal: Elizabeth England

Office Manager: Barbara Lyons

Office Assistant: Mary Bayaborda

Superintendent: Pat Noble

Trustee: Harinder Mahli

School Website:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1487

INSIDE: Starshine Assembly

Walk to School

Traffic Safety

Playmobil

French Immersion

Kindergarten Registration

School Closing due to Bad Weather

Literacy Conference

Mosaic Mix

Calendar

S.T.A.R.S.H.I.N.E. Theme of the Month:

Showing Respect Dear Stanley Mills Families,

Welcome back to the start of 2014 at Stanley Mills Public School! On behalf of our staff and students, I would like to extend to our community our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!

During the month of January our classes will be exploring the STARSHINE theme of Showing Respect. We know that by showing respect through our actions and small acts of kindness, makes a difference for our community and encourages others to follow by example. Empowering our students to be caring and respectful citizens at Stanley Mills and beyond will be our focus for the month of January.

As student safety is a top priority at Stanley Mills, we ask parents to follow our morning drop-off and pick-up protocol as outlined in your child’s agenda. Students should only be dropped off/picked up safety in our kiss and ride zone which is adjacent to our school. As a reminder, supervision for students begins at 8:05a.m. Students should not arrive at school without adult supervision before 8:05a.m. Students are dismissed from school at 2:40p.m. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in keeping all our students safe.

As a reminder, the following dates are important to remember for the month of January and early February:

Report Card Writing Day: Monday January 20, 2014 (No school for students)

Grades 1 and 2 Community Book Read: Grade 1 and 2 parents/guardians are invited to attend a book read on the following scheduled dates: Grade 1: Thursday January 30th @ 8:20a.m. in the library. Grade 2: Wednesday January 22nd @ 8:20a.m. in the library

Our community book reads provide an opportunity to participate in a read-aloud with Mr. Fiorini and Mrs. England and celebrate reading with our Grade 1 and 2 students. Please join us in our library! S.T.A.R.S.H.I.N.E. Assembly: Please join us in our gymnasium on Friday January 31st at 8:30a.m. for our wonderful STARSHINE Assembly! Kindergarten Registration: As a reminder, Kindergarten registration is scheduled during February 4th through to February 7th. Please see our newsletter insert for more detailed information on Kindergarten registration.

Again, on behalf of our staff and students at Stanley Mills Public School, our community is wished a very happy New Year filled with joy, health and prosperity!

Sincerely,

Paul C. Fiorini

Principal

STARSHINE AWARD WINNERS December Theme : Responsibility

1A Mr. Stepien Karthi 1B Ms Bhamby Ambika 1D Ms Kahlon Angel 1/2 Ms Morris Josh 2A Ms Pandya Mayurri 2B Ms Quinlan Gurneet 2C Ms Chadha Nimrat 2D Mr. Salter Cameron 3A Ms Nelson Ashleen 3B Mr. Williams Avneet 3C Ms Mavi Ajaypal 3D Ms Zolis Saiha 4A Ms Tulk Harleen 4B Ms Ghosh Sumeet 4C Ms Phillips Harbeer 5A Ms Carvalho Samuel 5B Ms Dutkiewicz Noor 5D Mr. Stockden Max

December 19, 2013 was “Holiday Colours Day”

CONGRATULATIONS !!

A big thank-you to Playmobil Canada for their generous donation to our Kindergarten classes!

Walk to School! Stanley Mills is working very hard to encourage students to walk to school to encourage fitness and to reduce congestion in our Kiss and Ride area! This fall, Mr. Stockden and dedicated grade 5 volunteers ran a Tuesday and Thursday Walk to School Tracking Pro-gram to boost the numbers of student walking to school. Congratulations to the many students who received prizes for walking to school during this program! This walk to school tracking will resume in February....but keep up the walking in January, too! Additionally, our staff has helped to get students walking by working with their students on “Walk to School Wednesday”. For the fall, teachers totalled the numbers of their stu-dents who walked to school on Wednesday. Mrs. Zolis’ class in grade 3 had the most walkers this fall! They have been awarded the “Green Shoe Award” for their fine efforts and the trophy is proudly displayed in their classroom! Together, we will continue working to increase the numbers of students walking to school. Even walking once a week can make a big difference to our school community. Please consider what you can do to help Stanley Mills’ to achieve its goal!

Please do not Idle in Stanley Mills’ Kiss and Ride!

Idling of vehicles seems harmless. In reality however, excessive idling wastes fuel and money, and generates needless greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

In Brampton, the average car idles for eight minutes per day. Over a year that costs $114 in gas (at current prices) and releases 202 kg of C02 into the atmosphere.

Unnecessary idling contributes to poor air quality, affects public health and results in faster wear and tear of vehicles. According to Natural Resources Canada, 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than it takes to restart an engine.

Help make a difference for your car and your community: if you are stopped for more than three minutes, except while in traffic, turn off your engine.

-from the City of Brampton Website

For more information on the City of Brampton Idling Bylaw, please go to

http://www.brampton.ca/en/City-Hall/Bylaws/2011/133-2011.pdf

Help your family stay warm this winter

Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypo-thermia when working or playing outdoors:

Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at

school.

Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body.

Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra

pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc.

Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and

pace yourself when doing vigorous activities.

Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.

If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating

caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia.

If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.

December Stanley Mills Food Drive A Great Success !!!

Thank you Stanley Mills students, staff and parents for all your generosity with our food drive. With your support our community provided many needy families with some hope and care for the holiday season.

It's time to register children born in 2010 for kindergarten

Registration for Stanley Mills Public School is on February 4, 5, 6, and 7

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2010, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2014. Registration will be held at our school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 4, 5, 6 and 7 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 6. What you will need to bring to registration Proof of child's age

Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit

Proof of address Ontario driver's license utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents) purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated Important information about immunization In order to attend school in Ontario, your child must have an up-to-date immunization record. When you register your child for school, you will provide copy of your child's immunization record and the school will send it to Peel Health. After registration, keeping your child's records up to date is your responsibil-ity. Peel Health reviews immunization records regularly. Students who are not completely immunized and do not have a valid exemption may not be allowed to attend school. For information about immunization, or to get a copy of your child's record call Health Line Peel at 905-

799-7700; Caledon residents can call toll-free at 905-584-2216. Translation services are available.

Closing schools due to bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather. Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television sta-tions listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be avail-able on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680 CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1 CFRB AM1010 EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860 FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107 CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS CTV One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only): Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require bussing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual. All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits. All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed. All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

Month of January K’aliyee Aboriginal Spirituality

January 1 and 14 New Year’s Day Christianity and Canada

January 1 Gantan-sai Shinto

January 1 Temple Day Buddhism

January 5 Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Sikhism

January 6 and 19 Epiphany of Feast of Theophany Christianity

January 7 Christmas Christianity

January 8 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment Buddhism

January 12 Lohri Hinduism

January 13 Makar Sankranti Hinduism

Eve of Jan 12 or 13 to 13 or 14 Milad-un-Nabi Islam

January 13 Maghi Sikhism

January 13 Seijin-no-hi Shinto

Sunset of January 15 to 16 Tu B’Shevat Judaism

January 16 Mahayana New Year Buddhism

January 19 to February 6 Month of Sultán Bahá’í

January 19 World Religion Day Bahá’í

January 31 Lunar New Year/Maitreya

Bodhisattva’s Birthday

Buddhism

MOSAIC MIX FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2014

Conference helps parents 'make a difference in literacy and beyond' Make a difference in literacy and beyond – practical ways parents can boost learning is on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Mississauga Secondary School in Mississauga. This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels. Choose from more than 40 practical workshops designed to help you help your child succeed in school Purchase educational materials from exhibitors Receive a free lunch, giveaways and more

Registration opens in February 2014 Stay up-to-date! For more information, look out for the conference brochure at your child's school in February. Conference and registration information will also be available in February in the "Parents" section of www.peelschools.org/parents/literacyconference/

Traffic safety in our community

Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents safe while commuting to and from school. Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school. Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed limits on

any surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school. Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross before driving past them. When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised area that is designed to keep students safe. Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb and into traffic. Do not take shortcuts over curbs. Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child before you park at the curb to let your child out of your car. During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them to exit the car onto the curb. Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat staff, stu dents, volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect. Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time to talk to your children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc. Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never “jaywalk” by crossing in the middle of the street. Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They

should only cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.

Register for French Immersion by Jan. 31, 2014

Are you thinking of registering your child for French Immersion (FI)? For the 2014-15 school year, parents must register children for entry into grade 1 FI by 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Registration for FI is available through an online registration form at www.peelschools.org/parents/programs/French/registration. The FI school for our area is Ross Drive Public School.

Polar Vortex Written by: Vishal from Mr. Stockden’s Grade 5 Class

Good morning citizens of 5C and Mr.Stockden. I hope you are all enjoying your day. The main purpose of why I am standing here today is to talk to you about the Polar Vortex. I hope you are all bundled up and ready for winter because this winter is unlike any other winter because this winter we are involved with a polar vortex. A polar vortex is a consecutive large cyclone located near one or both of the planet’s geographical poles. You may be wondering what in the world are geographical poles. Well, geographical poles are the two poles, the north pole and the south pole. It is sometimes known as the ‘’Arctic Cyclone, sub-polar cyclone and circumpolar.’’ This cold and low pressure cyclone is very very cold in the winter and turns much warmer in the summer. They usually span 1,000 to 2,000 kilometers long. The main purpose the weather is so cold is because of the polar vortex. If you think that you faced the complete wrath of the polar vortex then I am afraid that you are sadly mis-taken. The vortex has only struck the United States of America. We are only feeling the side effects of the vortex. The citizens of the United States of America on the other hand are suffering from deadly harsh weather and are having a hard time managing their lives. The temperatures are as low as -50 degrees Cel-sius. Here is a fact. Did you know that the Antarctic vortex is far more persistent or in other words, consecutive than the Arctic vortex. It is really true. Well, let’s get back to the point. In conclusion to this, a polar vortex is ‘’bone chilling’’ in the winter but cools down in the winter. We might have been lucky and got ‘’out of hook’’ this time but who knows, next time we might not be as lucky. I learned a valuable lesson during this tragic experience indeed, and that is to always be prepared. You never know what destiny awaits you. Thank you

Polar Vortex Written by: Praveen from Mr. Stockden’s Grade 5 Class

Good morning Stanley Mills. I hope you are bundled up for this cold weather. Do you think that this is just like last year’s winter? Well if you do, then you are extremely wrong . This harsh weather is actually a hurricane named in some places as a Polar Vortex! A polar cyclone is a consecutive large-scale cyclone located near either of the planet’s poles, the north pole and the south pole. It strengthens during the winter time and weakens while summer is in motion. They normally span 1,00°-2,00° kilometers (620-1,240 miles) where the air is circulating in a counter-clockwise fashion, while other cyclones, their rotation is produced from the Coriolus effect. The Coriolus effect is a deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame. When the cyclone is weak, the general flow pattern across mid-latitudes buckles and significant cold outbreaks oc-cur. Canada is experiencing a Polar Vortex but we are only on the borders of it. The eye of the deadly cy-clone is located in the United States. It has reached as low as -50 degrees Celsius! Here it as only reached-35 degrees Celsius so compare that to fifty-below zero, LITERALLY!

Celebrating our students’ work !!!